Analyst Developer

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site childcare

Parking

Pension contributions

Sport Centre

Cycle Scheme

Job summary

The University of Strathclyde is modernising its timetabling platform as part of a major Timetabling Improvement Project. An experienced Analyst/Developer will contribute to the technical delivery, including configuration, integration and implementation of a cloud-based timetabling solution that supports module scheduling, exam planning and resource management.

You will work across the full systems lifecycle with a focus on complex data environments, ensuring high-quality, secure and reliable

Qualifications

• Experience across the full systems lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, configuration, development, testing, deployment and enhancement within complex data environments.
• Desirable skills include Oracle Forms and Linux/UNIX environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and test integrations for the new timetabling platform.
• Support data migration, data quality and system testing activities.
• Contribute to technical design, documentation and implementation planning.
• Work with stakeholders to understand and refine technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain system interfaces, APIs and automated data processes.
• Support the transition from legacy timetabling systems to the new platform.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve technical issues and deliver project outcomes.

Skills

Oracle SQL

PL/SQL

Oracle Database

Full SDLC

Data integration

Tools

Oracle Forms

Linux/UNIX

Job description

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university, committed to delivering an excellent experience for its students and staff. Central to this is the effective planning and delivery of teaching, learning and assessment activities. Timetabling plays a critical role in enabling this, ensuring that academic provision is delivered efficiently, fairly and in a way that supports student success.

The University is undertaking a major Timetabling Improvement Project to modernise its current systems and processes. This will replace legacy, on-premise solutions with a modern, cloud-based platform supporting module timetabling, exam scheduling and resource management. The project aims to deliver a more flexible, reliable and user-friendly service, improving the experience for students, academic colleagues and professional services staff, whilst enabling better use of space and resources across the institution.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Analyst/Developer to join the Timetabling Improvement Project and play a key role in the technical delivery of this major institutional transformation. Working in collaboration with the project team and other teams, the postholder will contribute to the configuration, integration and implementation of the University's new timetabling platform.

As an experienced Analyst/Developer, you will contribute to the full systems lifecycle, supporting requirements gathering, technical design, configuration, development, testing, deployment and ongoing enhancement of the new service. Experience of working with complex data environments will be highly beneficial.

We are seeking an experienced technical specialist with a proven track record in the following areas:

• Oracle SQL, PL/SQL
• Oracle Database
• Full systems life-cycle development

Desirable skillsets and experience include:

• Oracle Forms
• LINUX / UNIX

The successful candidate will work closely with the Student Records System Team, the Timetabling Project Team, Integration Hub team and external suppliers to deliver integrations between the timetabling platform and the Student Records Systems. You will help ensure high-quality, secure and reliable technical solutions that support teaching, learning and assessment activities across the institution.

The Role:

• Design, develop, configure and test integrations for the new timetabling platform
• Support data migration, data quality and system testing activities
• Contribute to technical design, documentation and implementation planning
• Work with stakeholders to understand and refine technical requirements
• Develop and maintain system interfaces, APIs and automated data processes
• Support the transition from legacy timetabling systems to the new platform
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers to resolve technical issues and deliver project outcomes
• Ensure compliance with cyber security, data protection, accessibility and University standards

Student Record Systems Team

This role sits within the Student Records Systems team within Business Systems, and contributes to a cross-functional project team delivering a major institutional transformation. The team works in collaboration with academic departments, professional services and external suppliers to deliver critical systems that support the University's core teaching and learning activities.

You will receive 'on-the-job' training, a generous holiday package and be eligible to subscribe to a variety of schemes associated with being an employee of the University including: generous employer contributions to your pension; a world-class Sport Centre; family friendly policies; and various additional incentives including a Cycle Scheme.

The University also has on-site childcare and parking for which you can apply.

The post is offered on a full time basis (35 hours a week). Hours are likely to be worked on a flexible basis.

For informal enquiries, please contact Saul Charkow, Student Record Systems Manager at [e-mail]

Department: Information Services (including IT)